Category: seasonal allergies

Probiotics May Ease Allergy Symptoms: Study

Allergy season is right around the corner, and for those who suffer from seasonal allergies like hay fever, relief may be found in the form of probiotics. A recent study conducted by the University of Florida found that the symptoms of hay fever may be eased with the integration of a specific combination of probiotics…


A Grass Pollen Tablet a Day May Keep Hay Fever and Thunderstorm Asthma Away

Researchers from Monash University have discovered that taking one small tablet containing grass pollen daily may prevent seasonal allergies like hay fever and thunderstorm asthma. In a Monash study involving 27 participants who suffered from an allergy to grass pollen, researchers found that sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) offered protection against thunderstorm asthma and hay fever. In addition, they…


The Skinny on Seasonal Allergies

If you have an allergy, your immune system reacts to something that doesn’t bother most other people. People with seasonal allergies (also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis) react to pollen from plants. Symptoms may include sneezing, coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, and itching in the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat. This page discusses…


How to Reduce Your Exposure to Allergens Plus 5 Natural Solutions

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million Americans experience allergies of some sort every year.  And with spring in full swing, millions of us are about to experience the hallmark sneezing, itchy throats, and watery eyes that signal hay fever in full effect. Want to find relief that doesn’t depend…